Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back when discussing Serena Williams’ surprise appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show.
The sports commentator made it clear that if he were in Williams’ husband’s shoes, her participation in the performance—especially during the song aimed at her ex-boyfriend Drake—would be a deal-breaker.
Williams Joins the Halftime Show, Sparks Debate
During the electrifying halftime performance, Williams, 42, was seen dancing along to Lamar’s track Not Like Us, which took direct shots at Drake.
The moment raised eyebrows, given that Williams and Drake were romantically linked back in 2011.
While their brief relationship ended long ago, Smith questioned why she would involve herself in the ongoing feud, particularly as a married woman with a family.
Smith’s Strong Stance on the Situation
Smith didn’t mince words when addressing the situation.
“You could say give her props,” he admitted.
“But if I’m your husband, why are you up there trolling your ex?”
He took his argument even further, suggesting that such behavior would be grounds for ending a marriage.
“If I’m married and my wife is going to join in trolling her ex, go back to him, ‘cause clearly you don’t belong with me,” Smith continued.
“What are you worried about him for when you’re with me? Bye. Bye.”
Ryan Clark Defends Williams
Not everyone saw the situation the same way.
Fellow analyst Ryan Clark pushed back against Smith’s perspective, arguing that Williams’ status and wealth meant her husband, Alexis Ohanian, had nothing to worry about.
“If you’re with Serena Williams, you’re going to be a kept man anyway,” Clark quipped.
Williams has been married to Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, since 2017.
The couple shares two daughters, and Ohanian’s estimated net worth of $150 million places him among the tech world’s most successful entrepreneurs.
Williams Embraces the Attention
Despite the controversy, Williams appeared unbothered by the criticism.
She took to Instagram to share multiple clips of her Super Bowl performance, showing off her dance moves and celebrating the moment.
Williams Supports Taylor Swift Amid Super Bowl Boos
Before the halftime show, Williams also made headlines for defending Taylor Swift.
The pop superstar faced a wave of boos from fans at Caesars Superdome when she appeared on the jumbotron.
Williams quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to show her support, writing, “I love you Taylor Swift, don’t listen to those booo!!”
A Tough Night for Travis Kelce and the Chiefs
While Williams had a night to remember, Swift’s evening wasn’t as celebratory.
Her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a crushing 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, shattering their hopes of a historic three-peat.
Now, all eyes are on Kelce as he decides whether to continue his NFL career, with an official announcement expected before free agency begins on March 12.
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